Risk Management jobs in United Kingdom

Start Date: Immediate start (following pre-employment checks) Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week, all year round

Rosehill School is a maintained special school for 120 pupils aged 4-19, on the autism spectrum, set in a residential area on the outskirts of Nottingham City Centre. The very large majority of pupils attending the school have a diverse range of associated communication, interaction, social, imagination, sensory and learning differences. Many of our pupils have spent time in mainstream settings but move to Rosehill for a more specialised environment and curriculum. The school serves a diverse community, drawing children and young people from a wide range of socio‑economic and multicultural backgrounds. The school has an Early Year’s provision and a Sixth Form. Rosehill School is part of the Nottingham Schools Trust. The school has recently received approval from the local authority for the expansion of Rosehill, to a second site.

We have over 90 members of staff working at the school across 4 department buildings. We are now seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Site Manager on a full‑time contract to join our amazing team.

• To be responsible for the security, maintenance and cleanliness of a large special school‑sized premises.
• To plan, oversee and undertake planned maintenance programmes and to undertake repairs in an area of specialism to include, but not limited to plumbing, and/or joinery repairs.
• Manage all aspects of the premises including upkeep, care, cleaning, maintenance, security, health and safety, and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake the management of refurbishments, other building advancements, and support developing, procuring, and implementing building projects.
• Proactively manage risk, ensuring up‑to‑date risk assessments are in place and key information and training is disseminated to staff to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities in these areas.
• To assume delegated responsibility for ensuring compliance to statutory regulations relating to asbestos, PAT and legionella testing.

The Site Manager will be on site during working hours unless their duties are required elsewhere. The Site Manager will need to have a flexible approach to their working hours to ensure that cover is provided throughout the day, or in conjunction with the hire of the school’s facilities. The Site Manager will have key holder responsibilities, and the role includes emergency call‑outs, out of hours as required. The Site Manager will work closely with external contractors to effect a coordinated and timely service at the school. They will line‑manage a caretaker and contracted cleaning staff.

Working in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team, the Site Manager will be responsible for carrying out the duties of the post with regard to the Local Authority and school’s equal opportunities policies and pro‑actively demonstrate the values and attitudes to make Rosehill School a truly special experience for our children, young people and families.

• Good working knowledge of facility and project management
• Experience in building maintenance, contract management or other relevant experience
• Technical specialism in a trade skill i.e., plumbing, carpentry/joinery
• Excellent working knowledge of Health and Safety and building regulations
• Good communication and organisation skills
• Experience of using compliance systems, completing audits and the ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and site risk assessments
• Building repairs and maintenance skills e.g., hanging doors, fitting door locks, undertaking minor plumbing repairs.
• Skills in completing statutory/non‑statutory compliancy checks
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role
• A team player attitude, and can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
• Calm and professional under pressure
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretionFlexible towards work and demonstrates sound judgement

• A stunning school environment, with exciting facilities
• A firm commitment to you and your professional development including Nottingham Schools Trust‑wide CPD opportunities
• Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and governors
• The opportunity to help further develop and shape our purpose‑built school, including an innovative approach to curriculum provision
• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
• A growing learning community

At Rosehill, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to the completion of an enhanced DBS check and overseas check (if applicable), and receipt of satisfactory references.

In 2009, the school was selected to be part of a Building Schools for the Future programme, and by 2011, the school was refurbished and is unique in its design and layout. This large purpose‑built site, which comprises of 4 department buildings with outstanding facilities, has provided new and exciting opportunities for enriching the curriculum and learning. We have begun further developing the site, but there is still much to do to maximise the school’s potential, which is very exciting!